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Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be
disassembled or modified. In addi-
tion, care should be taken to assure
that seat belts and belt hardware are
not damaged by seat hinges, doors
or other abuse.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of
any kind. Any damaged parts should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solu-
tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,
strong detergents or abrasives
should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent. This should be done even if no
damage is visible. We recommend
that you consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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What to expect after an air bag
inflates
After a frontal or side air bag inflates,
it will deflate very quickly. Air bag
inflation will not prevent the driver
from seeing out of the windshield or
being able to steer. Curtain air bags
may remain partially inflated for
some time after they deploy.
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•Always wash exposed skin
areas thoroughly with luke-
warm water and mild soap.
•We recommend that an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer replace
the air bag immediately after
deployment. Air bags are
designed to be used only once.
After an air bag inflates, take
the following precautions:
•Open your windows and
doors as soon as possible
after impact to reduce pro-
longed exposure to the smoke
and powder released by the
inflating air bag.
•Do not touch the air bag stor-
age area’s internal compo-
nents immediately after an air
bag has inflated. The parts
that come into contact with an
inflating air bag may be very
hot.
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Noise and smoke from inflating
air bag
When the air bags inflate, they make
a loud noise and may produce
smoke and powder in the air inside of
the vehicle. This is normal and is a
result of the ignition of the air bag
inflator. After the air bag inflates, you
may feel substantial discomfort in
breathing because of the contact of
your chest with both the seat belt and
the air bag, as well as from breathing
the smoke and powder. The powder
may aggravate asthma for some
people. If you experience breathing
problems after an air bag deploy-
ment, seek medical attention imme-
diately.
Though the smoke and powder are
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If
this is the case, wash and rinse with
cold water immediately and seek
medical attention if the symptoms
persist.
Do not install a child restraint
on the front passenger seat
Never install a child restraint in the
front passenger’s seat. An inflating
air bag can forcefully strike a child or
restraint resulting in serious or fatal
injury.
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•Extreme hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it!
•NEVER use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat pro-
tected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG
in front of it, DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
•Never put a child restraint in
the front passenger’s seat. If
the front passenger air bag
inflates, it would cause seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated and the colli-
sion energy is absorbed by the vehi-
cle structure.
SRS care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
free and there are no parts you can
safely service by yourself. If the SRS
air bag warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, or continuously remains
on, we recommend that the system
be immediately inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
We recommend any work on the
SRS system, such as removing,
installing, repairing, or any work on
the steering wheel, the front passen-
ger's panel, front seats and roof rails
be performed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling
of the SRS system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death take the follow-
ing precautions:
•Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS compo-
nents or wiring, including the
addition of any kind of badges
to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure.
•Do not place objects over or
near the air bag modules on
the steering wheel, instrument
panel, and the front passen-
ger's panel above the glove
box.
•Clean the air bag pad covers
with a soft cloth moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely
affect the air bag covers and
proper deployment of the sys-
tem.
•We recommend that inflated
air bags be replaced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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WARNING

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Trunk unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Trunk Unlock button (3)
on the remote key for more than
one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will
blink two times. Once the trunk is
opened and then closed, the trunk
will lock automatically.
Information
• After unlocking the trunk, the trunk
will lock automatically.
• The word "HOLD" is written on the
button to inform you that you must
press and hold the button for more
than one second.
Start-up
For detailed infor mation refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 5.
To prevent damaging the remote
key:
•Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid. If the remote
key is inoperative due to expo-
sure to water or other liquids, it
will not be covered by your man-
ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
•Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
•Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Trunk unlocking
To unlock:
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Either press the trunk handle but-
ton or press the Trunk Unlock but-
ton (3) on the smart key for more
than one second.
3. The hazard warning lights will
blink two times.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automati-
cally.
Information
After unlocking the trunk, the trunk
will lock automatically after 30 sec-
onds unless the trunk is opened.
Start-up
Yo u c a n s t a r t t h e e n g i n e w i t h o u t
inserting the key.For detailed infor-
mation refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 5.
To prevent damaging the smart
key:
•Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the smart
key is inoperative due to expo-
sure to water or other liquids, it
will not be covered by your man-
ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
•Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.
•Protect the smart key from
extreme temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
Press and hold the release button (1)
and remove the mechanical key (2).
Insert the mechanical key into the
key hole on the door.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
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Adjusting the rearview mirrors:
Move the lever (1) to the L (Left) or R
(Right) to select the rearview mirror
you would like to adjust.
Use the mirror adjustment control to
position the selected mirror up,
down, left or right.
•The right outside rearview mir-
ror is convex. In some coun-
tries, the left outside rearview
mirror is also convex. Objects
seen in the mirror are closer
than they appear.
•Use your interior rearview
mirror or turn your head and
look to determine the actual
distance of following vehicles
when changing lanes.
WARNING
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while driving.
This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
WARNING
•Do not scrape ice off the mir-
ror face; this may damage the
surface of the glass.
•If the mirror is jammed with
ice, do not adjust the mirror
by force. Use an approved
spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) spray, or a sponge
or soft cloth with very warm
water, or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice
to melt.
CAUTION
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PANORAMA SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
•Make sure heads, other body
parts or objects are out of the
way before using the sunroof.
•Do not leave the engine run-
ning and the key in your vehi-
cle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could
operate the sunroof, which
could result in serious injury.
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position before you can open or
close the sunroof.
Information
•In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• After washing the car or after there
is rain, be sure to wipe off any water
that is on the sunroof before operat-
ing it.
Do not continue to move the sun-
roof control lever after the sunroof
is fully opened, closed, or tilted.
Damage to the motor or system
components could occur.
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Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.
WARNING